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Form of workPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Impact and Sustainability (SIS) Project Manager is responsible for leading SIS initiatives, priorities, and stakeholder management both internally and externally of Milliman, Inc. The position requires a high level of organization, experience with corporate Social Impact and sustainability principles – including working within supply chain, and a track record of ‘getting things done.’
In addition to being responsible for the day-to-day management of SIS initiatives, the PM will also be responsible for acting as the liaison to other Global Corporate Services business areas including procurement, finance, and compliance. Success in this role is partially determined by the ability to develop and maintain key relationships across the firm as well as executing the work described below. The Project Manager will work closely/directly with vendors, clients, and with Milliman’s upper-level management on reporting tasks/needs that come with proposals, assessments, and questionnaires involving heavy research, negotiating and information-gathering skills, and requires excellent writing and critical thinking skills.
The SIS role reports directly to the Director of Social Impact and Sustainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Key management of the strategic planning and ongoing operationalization and growth of SIS, with a particular focus on the Net Zero 2040 Initiative as well as volunteer activities (60% of time), supplier diversity (20% of time), and modern slavery compliance (20% of time).
- Continually growing understanding of industry trends, regulations, and policy development, and the ability to easily flex/adjust as things change rapidly within the SIS space.
- Help develop and implement an updated Supplier Code of Conduct that provides a framework to establish a commitment to environmentally and socially responsible practices.
- Lead vendor and client conversations around topics including supplier diversity, modern slavery, and sustainable procurement. Develop and maintain a diverse supplier list and actively look for opportunities to partner with diverse suppliers when it makes business sense to do so.
- Design a process to evaluate vendors on their risk for modern slavery. Devise a threshold for which vendors will be required to comply and compliance measures.
- Oversee the activities and reporting of internal Milliman philanthropic activities including donations (Milliman Giving Fund and scholarships), volunteer activities, and campaigns.
- Work with GCS HR and other GCS departments to identify any existing activities that assist in detecting and preventing modern slavery potentially including background checks on individuals and vendor risk management activities.
- Actively engage in both internal and external high-quality communications campaigns, events, report generation/creation, and presentations as needed. May be asked to present or speak publicly during internal events and meetings.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- The ideal candidate must have minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
- The ideal candidate must have previous work experience in SIS in a corporate setting for a global company, or with a sustainability or management consultancy supporting global clients.
- The ideal candidate must have previous experience with clean energy, climate change, and corporate sustainability.
- Must have the deep knowledge of SIS frameworks, regulations, and best practices.
- Must have strong critical thinking and process improvement skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
LOCATION:
This is a remote position. This job posting is expected to close on March 1st, 2024
COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $173,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.
BENEFITS:
At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners.
- A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- A discretionary bonus program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked.
- Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period.
- A minimum of 8 paid holidays.
- Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs.
ABOUT MILLIMAN:
Independent for over 70 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.
Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
